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Form No.31 Consenting or Undertaking of Surety
Form No.31 Consenting or Undertaking of Surety is a Courts Service of Ireland document used when a surety (a person or company that guarantees a debt or obligation) gives formal consent or an undertaking to the court. It is usually filed in civil or family cases involving bail, debt recovery, or enforcement actions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.31 Consenting or Undertaking of Surety
Form No.31 Consenting or Undertaking of Surety is a Courts Service of Ireland document used when a surety (a person or company that guarantees a debt or obligation) gives formal consent or an undertaking to the court. It is usually filed in civil or family cases involving bail, debt recovery, or enforcement actions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the surety’s signature or the witness’s signature.
- 2Missing signature or date
- 3Incorrect surety details (name or address)
- 4Leaving the amount guaranteed blank
- 5Submitting after the court’s deadline
Plain English
If you are acting as a guarantor for someone in a court case, you’ll need to complete this form to let the court know you agree to cover the debt or obligation. The form records your details, the amount you’re covering, and the conditions of your guarantee. It is a simple declaration signed by the surety.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form before the court’s specified enforcement or bail date – usually within 7 days of the order, unless the court grants an extension.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court orders a surety for bail or debt repayment.
- When a guarantor needs to formally consent to a judgment enforcement.
- When an undertaking is required for a winding‑up petition.
- When the principal debtor is unable to provide security themselves.
- When a corporate entity acts as the surety.
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Statutory demand without surety
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✓ Confirm demand route
Deadline or filing window
File the form before the court’s specified enforcement or bail date – usually within 7 days of the order, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the latest version.
- 2All mandatory fields completed.
- 3Surety’s signature and date present.
- 4Witness or solicitor signature present.
- 5Correct amount and currency entered.
- 6Supporting ID documents attached.
- 7Form is legible and uses block letters.
- 8Checked for spelling errors in names.
- 9Enclosed in a sealed envelope if posted.
- 10Reference the case number on the cover letter.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form No.31 from courts.ie or the court registry.
- 2Complete the form in block capitals, avoiding corrections.
- 3Arrange for the surety and a witness to sign.
- 4Gather required ID and financial documents.
- 5Submit the form to the appropriate court registry (in person, by post, or online).
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgement.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1The form does not accept electronic signatures unless the online portal permits them.
- 2Only one surety can be recorded per form; multiple guarantors need separate forms.
- 3The form is not valid for criminal proceedings without additional court orders.
- 4No provision for attaching extensive financial statements – limit to summary figures.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No.31 is the current version as of 2024. No major redesigns have been announced, but always check the Courts Service website for the latest revision before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date matches the one on the Courts Service site.
- Check if new witness signature fields have been added.
- Verify that the amount field now requires the currency symbol (€).
- Ensure any new declaration boxes (e.g., insolvency status) are completed.
- Confirm that the filing address or online portal link is up‑to‑date.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service of Ireland listing.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical use of surety undertakings in Irish civil proceedings.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service filing channels.
- SRCDeadline expectations derived from general court order timelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact online portal availability for Form No.31.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘consent’ versus ‘undertaking’ wording.
Leaving the witness section blank.
Failing to include the court case reference number.
Using a personal bank statement instead of a certified financial declaration.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Not updating the form when the guaranteed amount changes.
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